WOODWIND TEACHER VACANCY - TO START JANUARY 2024

Closing date for applications: 10pm Thursday, September 28, 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Woodwind Teacher who is passionate about teaching and inspiring young people to learn to play a musical instrument.

 

There are currently 12 hours available per week, teaching in multiple schools across Kirklees during term time (33 weeks per year):

  • teaching in a whole class setting (WCET)
  • teaching individual/small groups of students in schools within the Shelley area of Kirklees and
  • ensemble directing on Saturday mornings at Musica Shelley

 

Due to existing commitments, it is essential for the candidate to be able to work on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings (other days can be flexible).

 

In addition, we provide up to 15 hours of paid recruitment over the year and the position will be paid £28.00 per contact hour (plus teachers’ pension).

  

A full driving licence and access to transport is desirable for this role.

To apply, please complete the application form at the bottom of this page and return it to [email protected] by email, or post it to Niki Matthews, Musica Kirklees, 9 Beast Market, Huddersfield, HD1 1QF. 

 

Closing date for applications:

10pm on Thursday, September 28, 2023

Provisional Interview date:

Week commencing October 9, 2023

 

Additional Information 

Musica Kirklees was formed in 1992 and exists to promote the advancement of public education in all aspects of music. We are respected across the country with a proven track record of excellence and plan to keep this reputation alive by continually developing our staff, discovering and nurturing talent and providing exciting performance opportunities to the residents of Kirklees.

 

At Musica Kirklees, we recognise that we work with children, young people and adults from diverse backgrounds and we aim to provide musical opportunities that can engage everyone across Kirklees. Our commitment to inclusivity is woven into everything we do and permeates every level of our workforce.

 

At Musica Kirklees, we have over 70 members of staff who provide tuition on voice and a range of instruments including Brass, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Strings and Woodwind and we offer access to exciting groups at our centres in Batley, Colne Valley, Holme Valley, Mirfield and Shelley and our central ensembles in Huddersfield